The Vault at Pfaff's

An Archive of Art and Literature by the Bohemians of Antebellum New York

Dramatic Feuilleton

Figaro [Clapp, Henry Jr.]. "Dramatic Feuilleton." New-York Saturday Press, May 26, 1866, 4, 5.
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Type
newspaper
Genre
review
Abstract

Figaro writes to "Mr. Editor" about his enjoyment of watching actors who bring their personalities to their theatrical interpretations, specifically Edwin Booth as Hamlet and Matilda Heron as Camille. Figaro also reviews a recent production of David Copperfield.

People Mentioned in this Work
Booth, Edwin [pages: 4]

Booth's Hamlet is discussed and the different nuances he brings to the role nightly (4).

Brougham, John [pages: 4]
Clapp, Henry
Heron, Matilda [pages: 4]

Figaro discusses his inability to "tire" of Heron's Camille because of her personal interpretation of the role (4).

Jefferson, Joseph [pages: 4]
The Saturday Press [pages: 4]

Figaro addresses Mr. Editor's inability to produce a new edition of the Saturday Press every week (4).

People who Created this Work
Clapp, Henry author